The most recent sermon from pastors at Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church. MVPC Audio Sermon Series Pastor Dan Holland & Guest Preachers Palm Sunday Service ~ April 13, 2025 Unknown Track - Unknown Artist 00:00 / 00:00 You are invited to join live Worship online on Zoom. Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Meeting Room 1: ID 360 424 7675 PASSCODE: MVPC PHONE CODE: 488652 360-424-7675 mvpc@mountvernonpres.org Sermons

Upcoming events at Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church, worship time, links to sermons, newsletter, calendar, contact information. Worship 10:30 am Everyone is Welcome! J oin In Person at 1511 East Broadway or Online at www.zoom.us/j and enter Meeting ID: 360 424 7675 Passcode: MVPC Learn More Grow New Member Class April 16, 23, 30... MOPs Garage Sale Apr 28 & 29 Peacemaking Classes Apr 18, 25, May 6 We are all growing in our faith. We encourage you to attend worship AND to get involved in an additional program or ministry that will help you to continue to grow on your faith journey, whether that's a bible study, a prayer group, a small group or one of the programs offered specifically for children, youth, families, women, men, or seniors. Check out the Ministries Page to see how you might be able to grow at MVPC. MVPC Ministries Coming Events Continuing Tuesday Book Study 2 pm Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis Maundy Thursday Service April 17th at 7:00 pm Easter Sunday Service 10:30 am Sunday Worship and Programs Sunday Worship 10:30 am Sunday Bible Study 9:00 am in the library Nursery Program 10:00-12:00 Godly Play Kids Program during Worship Youth Group Program Noon to 1:30 pm Serve We are called to serve others in our community and the world. We encourage you to get involved serving others by joining one of the MVPC teams reaching out to those in prison, giving a hand up to families experiencing homelessness, serving meals to the hungry, working with seniors in memory care, and more! Check out the Mission and Service Page to find out how you can get involved with your time, talents, and support at MVPC. MVPC Mission and Service

What is happening in Ministry to Children, Youth and Families at MVPC. MVPC Children, Youth, and Family Ministries 2024-2025 Children, Youth, and Family Ministries Program Year Questions? Please contact Pastor Rebecca Holland, Associate Pastor of Discipleship Sunday Worship at 10:30 am for ALL AGES (plus Nursery and Godly Play Programs) Families of all ages are invited to participate in Sunday Worship at 10:30 am In Person or on Zoom. Gather where your whole family will be comfortable. Allow your youth and kids to color or draw while they listen and participate in worship. Encourage them to ask you questions, wonder, and talk about what they noticed in the worship service. It's a great time to connect and help your kids grow in their faith! We hope that families always feel welcome: -Kids and Youth are invited to use one of the Worship Activity Bags located outside of the sanctuary doors. -Younger Kids are invited to sit at the Kid's Activity Table for a "just the right size" chair and space to worship. -Families are invited to Worship in the Sanctuary or in the Fireside Room right outside the Sanctuary. -Godly Play Kid's will be invited to the Godly Play Program during the Prayers of the People on most Sundays. -The Nursery is open from 10 am to Noon every Sunday. Feel free to bring your little ones back anytime. The Nursery ~ Sundays from 10 am to Noon and Special Services and as requested by Programs and Events Infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary kids are welcome to come and play with our Nursery Team on Sunday mornings while their adults enjoy worship. Plus, there's a Summer Nursery Program during June, July, and August. Godly Play Kid's Ministry Program ~ most Sundays during worship Elementary aged kids begin in Worship with their families and then are invited part way through the service to the Godly Play Program where we share, wonder, and engage in our faith through storytelling and creative reflection. On 1st Sundays the Godly Play Kids remain in Worship with their families for the story and communion. No GP holiday weekends. Talk with Pastor Rebecca if you would like to learn more about this wonderful program for your kids and get a tour of the room. Youth Group ~ most Sundays Noon to 1 pm Youth in Middle School and High School are invited to be a part of the MVPC Youth Group that meets most Sundays after worship for a time of food, fellowship, and faith. On 1st Sundays the Youth meet at 10 am for donuts and to help to lead the Worship Service (instead of regular YG). No YG holiday weekends. Please RSVP for Youth Group with Pastor Rebecca. MomCo and KidCo Ministry to Moms and Kids 9:30 to 11:30 am 2nd and 4th Tuesdays Moms are invited to connect with other moms and mentor moms through a program of faith, food, and fellowship while their infants, toddlers, and preschoolers enjoy their own KidCo Kid's Program and play time. It's a wonderful time for everyone! Family Small Group Monthly Gatherings Families gather for a potluck and fellowship in homes or for a bring your own picnic at a park. Please let Pastor Rebecca know if you would like to be added to the Family Small Group email list to find out details about the upcoming Family Small Group! Family Special Events 2024-2025 - For Families of All Ages and Stages -Back to School Blessings - Sunday, August 25th during Worship -Kick Off Sunday and All Church Salmon BBQ - Sunday, September 8th -All Church Family Pumpkin Party - Sunday, October 27th after Worship -All Church Giving Thanks Lunch - Sunday, November 17th after Worship -Family Snow Camp Retreat at Tall Timber Camp - TBD during Christmas Break -Secret Valentine Celebration - Sunday, February 9th after Worship -All Church Family Easter Egg Decorating - Sunday, April 13th after Worship -Skagit Mom Co Garage Sale - Friday April 25th - Saturday April 26th -Weekend of Service at Tall Timber Camp - Friday, May 23rd to Monday, May 26th -Appreciation Sunday - Sunday, June 1st during Worship -Graduation (and Bibles) Sunday - Sunday, June 8th during Worship -All Ages Service Learning Week at Campbell Farm - TBD -Tall Timber Summer Camps for elementary, middle, and high school students! - TBD Questions? Contact Rebecca Holland, Associate Pastor of Discipleship.

Information about the campaign to repair and update the building envelope, completed January 2021 and the sanctuary in 2022. Newsletter 1 Newsletter 2 Newsletter 3 Newsletter 4 Newsletter 5 Newsletter 6 Newsletter 7 Newsletter 8 Campaign Celebration Held April 14, 2024 A lunch enjoyed by many celebrating the final payment on the loan for remodeling the outer shell of the building and the sanctuary including improvements to the sound and visual systems. This was accomplished in four years, two months and seven days providing a space for years to come serving people and the community. Building Repair & Sanctuary Renovations Groundbreaking for Outside 2020 New lighting 2022 Close to completion 3.9.22 ~ Case for Building Revitalization Capital Campaign ~ Capital Campaign FAQ's Fall 2019 ~ Creative Gift Planning ~Not equal gifts, but Equal Generosity ~Campaign Booklet New Cross, New siding, cleaned brick, added border for sign New roof over the choir Bright Future

The Giving Thanks Lunch is held in the fall after the stewardship campaign. Thank you to everyone who helped with the 2017 Giving Thanks Lunch & Consecration Sunday!

Find out where and when meetings and events occur. Calendar Anchor Here's what's going on! For more information on any of the events listed, please contact the church office .

2024 Sermons May~ Upside Down ~ May 5th Upside Down - Pastor Dan Holland 00:00 / 00:00 In Corinth ~ May 12th In Corinth - Pastor Dan Holland 00:00 / 00:00 Listening To The Spirit ~ May 19th Listening To The Spirit - Pastor Rebecca Holland 00:00 / 00:00 Love, Love, Love~ May 26th Love, Love, Love - Pastor Dan Holland 00:00 / 00:00 Being the Body ~ June 2nd Beingthe Body - Pastor Dan Holland 00:00 / 00:00 God's Great "Yes" ~ June 16th God's Great "Yes" - Pastor Dan Holland 00:00 / 00:00

Description of on-line Sunday Worship Service and how to get there on-line. MVPC Sunday Schedule Mount Vernon Presbyterian is following the Skagit County Health Department guidelines for in person meetings. 10 am to Noon Nursery and Play Room for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and kids! 9:00 am Sunday Bible Study in the library and in Zoom Room 2 Go to www.zoom.us/j and enter Meeting ID: 495 929 8680 and Passcode: MVPC . Worship Service at 10:30 am MVPC Worship in the Sanctuary or in Zoom Room 1 Go to zoom.us/j and enter Meeting ID: 360 424 7675 Password: MVPC Godly Play Children's Ministry begins in Worship (except 1st Sundays) After Worship Fellowship in Good Shepherd Hall Youth Group in the Great Room from Noon to 1 pm (except 1st Sundays) Sermons

Skagit Valley MOPs Mom's Group is a place for moms in the community to connect with each other in the midst of the challenges of parenting young kids. Moms of kids of all ages are welcome. Skagit Mom Co Facebook Group Skagit Mom Co and Kid Co The Skagit Mom Co is a place for moms in the community to connect with each other and grow in their faith in the midst of the challenges of parenting young kids. The Mom Co stands for The Mom Community: encouraging and equipping moms of young children to realize their potential as mothers, and as women and leaders of faith. The Skagit Mom Co meets from 9:30 to 11:30 am on 2nd and 4th Tuesdays September through May at Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church in Good Shepherd Hall to enjoy coffee, fellowship, and a program designed to inspire moms as they grow in their faith and navigate the challenges of raising young kids. "Babes in arms" are welcome in the meeting. The Skagit Kid Co Program is provided during Skagit Mom Co for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers to experience God's love and grow in their faith. Please note: we are not able to accommodate older kids or kids that you are providing childcare to at this time. All volunteers are background checked and trained to provide a loving and fun program. Please come and see if the Skagit Mom Co might be a place for you to connect and grow and if the Skagit Kid Co might be a place for your young kids to experience God's amazing love. Feel free to talk with Pastor Rebecca if you have questions and want to find out more or just show up to a meeting! Mom Co 2024 - 2025 Programs and Events -September 10th - Program Kick Off! -September 24th -October 8th -October 22nd -Moms Morning Out: October 26th 10 am at Tri Dee -November 12th -No Meeting 11/26 due to Thanksgiving Week -December 10th - Christmas Party Gift Exchange! -No Meeting 12/24 due to Christmas Eve -January 14th -Moms Game Night Out: Friday January 24th -January 28th -February 11th -February 25th -March 11th -March 25th -April 8th - Special Spring Break Program for school kids too! -April 22nd -April 25 and 26th: Mom Co Rummage Sale! -May 13th - Mother's Day Tea -May 27th - Favorite Things End of the Year Party! -June 7th - Mom Co Summer Potluck -Summer Playdates at Parks on 2nd and 4th Tues TBD-

The Endowment Fund has been established to provide a lasting foundation for the work of Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church as we actively share the love of God. MVPC ENDOWMENT GIVING Endowment Donate Endowment

MVPC Senior Ministries hosts a once a month dessert and program for seniors (those 55 and better) during the program year (September to May). MVPC Seniors Ministries Souper Seniors: Seniors are invited to a time of connection with a light lunch of soup and a program on the first Thursdays of every month from Noon to 1:30 pm October to May. Please call the church office to RSVP by the Tues before. Seniors Small Group: Seniors meet from 1 to 2 pm on Wednesdays in the Fireside Room for a time of sharing, scripture, and prayer. Questions? Talk with Patti Allen. Seniors Ice Cream Social: Seniors are invited to an old fashioned ice cream social with ice cream (and fruit) and games during the summer months.

Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church's Building Improvements 2020 (Roof+) and 2022 (Sanctuary+) MVPC Building Improvements 2020 (Roof+) and 2022 (Sanctuary+) Groundbreaking Evaluating work on cross February 23, 2022 Beginning Work Sanctuary September 2020 March 9, 2022 Work progresses Beginning Sanctuary Rennovation February 2022 April 26, 2022 Roof Repair